As Americans become more interested in traditional foods and heirloom crops, we're seeing the exciting return of some nearly extinct cultivars of rice return to the gourmet market. Carolina Plantation is proud to announce the debut of "Charleston Gold," an authentic and deliciously aromatic offspring of the legendary heirloom grain, "Carolina Gold." Over the past decade, the collaborative efforts to restore and preserve Gold Seed Rice by the Carolina Gold Rice Foundation combined with the knowledge and research of scientists Dr. Merle Shepard, Dr. Gurdev Khush, and Dr. Anna McClong who had a desire to improve its grain quality, yield, and taste. Their work has culminated in the birth of a new variety of Carolina-grown rice, "Charleston Gold," named for the city where rice cultivation was born in America, circa 1685. This rice has a clean, sweet flavor and superior mouthfeel.

The instructions on the package should have specific amounts and how many it serves. My rice was very sticky and gummy,because my ratio of rice to water was incorrect.

By Shanel693from San Diego, CAon Feb 23, 2013

Versatile

The rice has a slightly sweet taste that is actually very refreshing. It didn't come with any directions, however, and since I'd never heard of before this shopping trip with igourmet I wasn't sure if it was cooked the same way as regular rice. I Googled it and discovered that it can be fixed as usual (1 cup rice, 2 cups water - although I used broth)for a slightly sticky rice. I didn't know however, that it can also be cooked, spread out on a baking sheet and then put in the over to back fro awhile, thereby elminating the stickiness. I haven't tried it that way yet, but plan on doing so. Igourmet has some red rice that I want to try next.

By Charfoodfrom WVon Aug 03, 2012

Charleston Gold

I was so happy to find this gourmet rice from South Carolina. It has a really great flavor and texture, so much better than grocery store brands!